[1915] 1926. 235x170mm, 145pp, illustrated with monochrome photographic plates and planting charts, bound in original cloth with colour and gilt accent forming an elegant illustrative pattern, embossed on cover and spine. A very good copy with some very minor foxing of the extremities.

From the author: ‘Many hours spent in my own garden, and many trips to the extraordinary and much loved gardens of others have formed the basis of this “what, when, how” gardening book that I hope unlocks the mysteries of horticulture to the uninitiated and develops and inspires already committed gardeners.’

1968. 250x190mm, 69pp, illustrated with monochrome photographs and vignettes, as well as some plans, bound in original illustrated cloth hardcover in dustjacket. A lovely secondhand copy with some very minor wear to the edges of the jacket and a discrete ink notation on the obverse of the free front endpaper.

1993. 245x190mm, 177pp, illustrated with full colour photography and some monochrome supplementary illustration, bound in colour pictorial laminate softcover. A fantastic secondhand copy with only very minor sunning of the spine and dust-wear of the top edge.

Invaluable guide to maintaining the garden throughout the year, together with a seasonal maintenance calendar and planting suggestions. Ideal for the tyro gardener, and as an aide memoire for us older folk for whom mumble mumble …